Physiotherapist

Are you looking to transform your physiotherapy practice to new level and join a team and an organization that prides itself on building an excellent work place?

About Fraser Health Authority

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 40,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

 

Aside from being known as one of the most desirable places to live in the world, Metro Vancouver offers inspiring scenery, easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities, as well as a diverse urban lifestyle.

 

We are proud of the innovation, dedication, professionalism and tenacity of our physicians, employees and volunteers. More than any building or technology, it's our people who make Fraser Health distinct.

 

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

 

Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).  Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer. 

About Chilliwack General Hospital

Chilliwack is one of the fastest growing cities in British Columbia, with a population of just under 100,000.  It is located 1.5 hours from Vancouver and is situated between the Fraser and the Vedder Rivers, in the natural beauty of the Fraser Valley. It is an ideal location to raise a family with a seemingly unlimited number of recreational activities including camping, mountain biking, skiing and fishing.  With its proximity to Vancouver, the mountains, oceans and lakes, and BC's Interior, this area is a great place to live.

Chilliwack General Hospital is a 131 bed, University of BC affiliated community hospital offering medical, surgical, obstetrics, psychiatry, and a regional eye centre, as well as 24/7 emergency services with 61,900 visits annually.

 

Click on the link to learn more about Chilliwack General Hospital.

About this position:

We currently have an exciting Part-time opportunity for you to join our Physiotherapy Department at Chilliwack General Hospital located in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

 

You will work within a supportive, collaborative team with numerous educational, teaching and mentorship opportunities.

Transform your physiotherapy practice and bring your experience to a whole new level at Fraser Health. https://youtu.be/75BrhHV0GjE

 

Passionate about how valued Physiotherapist's are in our organization and the role you will play? Keep reading.

Provides physiotherapy services in accordance with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC) standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and physiotherapy acute care standard, and in collaboration and partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of patient and family centered care. Provides assessment, physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan development, implementation and evaluation, and patient consultation and education to enable the patient to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. Participates in approved physical therapy and interprofessional research, special projects, and program quality and safety activities.

1. Provides physiotherapy assessment of the patient's physical status, functional abilities, needs, and goals by methods such as reviewing records, gathering information, interviewing the patient, identifying patient and therapist expectations, selecting and applying evidence-based assessment methods, consulting with members of the health care team, performing examinations, and monitoring the patient's health to improve, maintain or support physical performance.


2. Analyzes the patient's needs, establishes physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis and develops an evidence-based, outcome-focused intervention strategy; utilizes assessment and reassessment findings, discusses the analysis with the patient and caregivers, develops short and long term goals and selects a practice model/intervention consistent with patient needs and goals to achieve optimal health outcomes.


3. Implements interventions in accordance with established treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers regarding self-management, health promotion and injury/disability prevention.


4. Participates in the interprofessional care planning process for patients as appropriate by ensuring the plan is established and implemented effectively, updating care plan and intervening as appropriate, and collaborating and communicating on issues that will affect the care/transfer/discharge plan.


5. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of interventions by methods such as conducting ongoing assessment and monitoring of patient responses, evaluating changes in health status, function and physical performance against pre-determined goals and expected outcomes, and modifying the intervention strategy to achieve and maintain optimal functional independence and physical performance.


6. Participates in maintaining seamless quality patient care by identifying appropriate referrals for physiotherapy services, screening for priority of intervention, and identifying and facilitating referrals to appropriate health care/community programs.


7. Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuring the patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.


8. Maintains a variety of records including patient files by gathering information, entering data into computerized databases and/or documenting information into approved formats.  Notes patient progress, changes to treatment plan, and records test/treatment results to provide evidence and rationale that support assessment findings and intervention plan.  Compiles statistics on workload activities and summarizes information into written reports as requested.


9. Delegates components of treatment to rehabilitation assistants by providing work direction and verbal and/or written instruction, ensuring and documenting the appropriate transfer of function and ensuring quality patient care.


10. Acts as a physiotherapy resource to other physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, and students by assisting with orientation and demonstrating procedures.  Provides physiotherapy information and inservices to other members of the health care team and attends meetings as a representative of physiotherapy.


11. Participates in team/program activities required to enhance and optimize the delivery of care and to facilitate evidence-based practice.  Promotes quality and safety principles, identifies processes/procedures that require improvement and provides recommendations for review.


12. Participates in approved physical therapy and interprofessional research, special projects, and committees including professional practice councils and clinical decision support tool development.


13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Current full registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of physiotherapy theory and practice within a patient and family-centered model of care.


• Knowledge of the CPTBC standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners.


• Knowledge of physiotherapy standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.


• Broad knowledge of other health care professions and their role in patient care.


• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants, members of the interprofessional care team, both verbally (one-on-one and in groups) and in writing.


• Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants and other health care professionals.


• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.


• Ability to establish workload priorities and adjust to unexpected events.


• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.


• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications.


• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.